COVID-19
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Helen Zhang
Students’ Union offering contactless groceries in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Although students cannot enjoy a pint at RATT on the Patio this summer, they are now able to take a…
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Teresa McKernan
BREAKING: U of A Fall 2020 semester to be mostly online with limited in-person classes
The University of Alberta will have a blended learning environment for Fall 2020 to ensure the safety of students, staff,…
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Canada Emergency Student Benefit applications open on May 15
The latest post-secondary student benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic will be available starting May 15. Prime Minister of Canada Justin…
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Christina Varvis
NDP town hall hears post-sec student concerns during COVID-19
Implementing a tuition freeze, diverting from performance-based funding, and reinstating the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) were all discussed during…
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New federal COVID-19 emergency student benefit, grants, and job support announced
Students will be eligible for new emergency support during the COVID-19 pandemic from the federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
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Prime Minister amends Canada Summer Jobs Program to employ more students
There will be 70,000 more full-time and part-time jobs available for students through the Canada Summer Jobs Program due to…
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Ab Sch
BREAKING: U of A admission requirements changed due to COVID-19
The University of Alberta is amending its admission requirements in order to ensure “a level playing field” for all internal…
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Teresa McKernan
BREAKING: U of A Spring and Summer 2020 semesters move online
The University of Alberta will have its Spring and Summer 2020 semesters conducted via remote delivery due to COVID-19 precautions.…
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Helen Zhang
U of A moves to online convocation to continue tradition of June convocation
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Alberta is moving to an online virtual convocation, breaking the 112-year tradition…
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Zoe Joyall
Butterdome to become referral-only COVID-19 clinic for Alberta Health Services
The University of Alberta Butterdome is turning into a referral-only COVID-19 clinic to ensure emergency departments within Edmonton are not…
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